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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes second-highest goalscorer, overtakes Brazil legend Pele
The star player of Portugal and Juventus' superstar, is considered to be one of the greatest players in football history. He has been creating and breaking many records during his career that includes winning five Ballon d'Or awards. He has been playing brilliantly in the current season, by scoring 18 goals in just 15 appearances.
Neymar joins Maracana Walk of Fame
The 28-year-old, who returned to his homeland after suffering an ankle injury while playing for PSG last month, visited the Maracana in Rio's north to have a mould taken of both feet before flying back to France on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Aus vs Ind: James Pattinson ruled out of third Test
"Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of our Australian squad for the third #AUSvIND Vodafone Test with bruised ribs," Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday. According to a report in cricket.com.au, Pattinson injured himself in a fall at his property. He was on approved leave following the second Test played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when he fell at his home and suffered bruised ribs.
India, Australia players test negative, fit to fly to Sydney
"Playing members of the Indian cricket team and support staff underwent an RT-PCR Test for Covid-19 on January 3, 2021. All tests have returned negative results," said a statement from the Indian cricket board on Monday morning.
AB de Villiers 'literally started crying' facing Asif, says Akhtar
Even bigger than Wasim Akram, the guy that I've seen bowling is Mohammad Asif. I have actually seen batsmen crying while facing Asif. Laxman once said 'how will I face this guy', AB de Villiers literally started crying during the Asian Test Championship, Akhtar said while speaking on Sports Today.
Saina and rest of Indian squad leave for Thailand
The first Thailand Open will be held from January 12 to 17 while the second is scheduled for January 19 to 24. The World Tour Finals then starts on January 27 and will end on January 31. While Srikanth competed in the Denmark Super 750 in October, it will be a first tournament since the coronavirus-induced break for the rest of the players in the squad.
Sourav Ganguly tests negative for Covid-19; slept well, not feverish
Ganguly, 48, was admitted to a Kolkata hospital on Saturday afternoon after complaints of chest pain. The doctors said that Saturday night was "uneventful" and Ganguly "slept well". The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President had breakfast and tea in the morning and routine electrocardiogram (ECG) test done at 10 a.m. produced "satisfactory" results.
Sharma, Gill, Pant expected to play 3rd Test despite bubble inquiry: report
The five players, who were put in isolation after both the Australian and Indian cricket boards launched an investigation into a video showing them sitting indoors in a restaurant in Melbourne on Friday, have been asked to train separately from the rest of the squad and it could be possible that they will travel on Monday separately from the squad.
Will aim to up the ante in current hockey camp, says Graham Reid
33 members of the core probable group will return to the coaching camp scheduled at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru beginning Tuesday. The core probable group includes three goalkeepers PR Sreejesh, Krishan B Pathak and Suraj Karkera, defenders Birendra Lakra, Rupinder Pal Singh, Surender Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Kothajit Singh Khadangbam, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurinder Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Dipsan Tirkey, Nilam Sanjeep Xess.
Play by the rules or don't come: Queensland govt tells Team India
Members of the Queensland government have stated that not abiding by the rules is not an option for the visitors. "If the Indians don't want to play by the rules, don't come," Queensland's Health Shadow Minister Ros Bates was quoted as saying by Fox Sports. Tim Mander, Queensland's Shadow Sports Minister, said there's no room for ignoring the protocols and that every individual would have to go through the same drill.
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